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Alphabet Launches Rare 100-Year Bond to Fund Massive AI Push

Alphabet is issuing a rare 100-year sterling bond as it raises about $31 billion in global debt to fund a major AI infrastructure push.

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Coming Soon: Discord to Roll Out Global Age Verification Using Facial Scans, ID

Discord will soon roll out global age verification, using age inference plus video selfie or ID checks to limit access to sensitive content. Find out when.

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Apple’s Budget iPhone 17e Set to Launch Within Weeks at $599

Bloomberg says Apple’s iPhone 17e is due imminently at $599, adding A19 and MagSafe, as Apple ramps up a busy early-2026 cycle.

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China Plans to Build Data Centers in Space Within the Next Few Years

China plans to build space-based data centers as part of its space+ initiative, signaling a major shift in digital infrastructure beyond Earth.

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Google Maps Tests Gemini Chat to Modernize Location Editing

Android Authority spotted code for a chat-style “Suggest an edit” in Google Maps, letting users submit listing fixes in plain language for review.

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Google Expands AirDrop-Style File Sharing to More Android Devices

Google confirms Quick Share’s AirDrop-style sharing is expanding beyond Pixel to more Android devices in 2026, making file sharing far easier.

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Google Teases Pixel 10a With a Surprise Design Twist

Google teases the Pixel 10a with a flat camera design, Feb. 18 pre-orders, and rumored Tensor G4 specs that point to a modest, budget-friendly upgrade.

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What Are the Pros and Cons of Data Centers?

The AI data center boom is reshaping economies while straining power grids, water supplies, and communities. Here’s the real cost behind AI’s rise.

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